Inspiring Hearts | Strengthening Characters | Celebrating Achievements | Nurturing Resilience
AFEP Women's Ikigai Program
This program inspires women to discover their unique purpose, celebrate their strengths, embrace lifelong growth and create meaningful impact through lives aligned with their values, passions, talents and contributions.
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The AFEP Women's Ikigai Program empowers women to explore their authentic identity, cultivate resilience, strengthen meaningful relationships and live purposefully. Through Japanese principles of learning, gratitude, reflection, harmony, and courage, participants develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the unique value they bring to their families, communities professions and the world.
Pillar 1: Who am I?
Knowing who I am
Japanese-themed Activities:
Jiritsu (Self-reliance)
Hansei (Reflection)
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Explore
Personal Strengths
Life Experiences
Values
Gifts
Identity
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Outcomes:
Self-awareness
Confidence
Authenticity
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Question Explored:
Who am I beyond my roles and responsibilities?
Pillar 4: From strength to strength
Strengthening relationships and community
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Japanese-themed projects:
Wa (Harmony)
Shinrai (Trust)
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Explore
Family
Friendships
Mentorship
Leadership
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Outcomes:
Meaningful relationships
Setting boundaries
Service orientation
Social impact
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Question explored:
How can I positively influence the lives of those that matter?
Pillar 2: What Matters?
Honoring what I love
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Japanese-themed activities:
Kansha (Gratitude)
Odayak (Inner Harmony)
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Explore
Interests
Passion
Sources of meaning
Personal fulfillment
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Outcomes:
Increased wellbeing
Personal alignment
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Question Explored:
What brings me joy, fulfillment and energy (outside of my roles and responsibilities?)
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Pillar 5: Purpose
Living my Purpose
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Project activities:
Manabi (Growth)
Yuuki (Courage)
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Explore:
Legacy
Calling
Service
Leadership
Impact
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Outcomes:
Purpose driven living
Couragous action
Lasting contribution
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Question Explored:
What contribution am I uniquely positioned to offer?
Pillar 3: What do I offer?
Developing what I can offer
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Japanese-themed activities:
Kata (Mastery)
Gakumon (Scholarship)
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Explore
Natural gifts
Learned skills
Expertise
Leadership abilities
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Outcomes:
Lifelong learning
Personal excellence
Confidence
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Question Explored:
What talents and abilities can I continue to develop?
Conclusion
Participants, whether working individually or in groups, will have the opportunity to design, develop, and execute a capstone community project. This hands-on experience allows for creativity and collaboration enabling participants to make a meaningful impact in their community. Through this project, skills will be honed, ideas will come to life, and valuable lessons will be learned. Join us in this exciting journey to create positive change!